A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new report argues that body mass index or BMI is not the most accurate way to define obesity.BMI is only a measure of a person’s weight and height and does not account ...

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and ...

A report by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission calls for a shift in obesity diagnosis, proposing a more ...

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

Over 75 medical organisations worldwide have endorsed the new definitions, reflecting a growing consensus for reform.

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by 75 medical organizations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other ...

Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at the latest clinical papers on the growing global health problem of childhood obesity ...